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Magers Family History

Magers Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Mager. English: variant of Majors. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magers family from?

You can see how Magers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Magers families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Magers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magers. 100% of Magers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Magers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 736 immigration records available for the last name Magers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Magers. For the veterans among your Magers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Magers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magers in 1951 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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